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Tyler Howell, in front, and friend Craig Peterson at recent mobile blood drive. Submitted photo

Grand Marais man passes blood donation milestone

According to the Memorial Blood Center, every two seconds, someone needs blood. And because blood cannot be synthetically made, there is no substitute. Only volunteer donors can save lives.

City holds organizational meeting, talks housing and snowmobile trail

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council held its first meeting of the year on January 13, which included annual organizational activities and regular business. The city selected its official newspaper

Some healthcare workers in Cook County declining to get COVID-19 vaccine

Joe Friedrichs-

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nearly every aspect of society, dozens of Cook County residents – including numerous healthcare workers – are opting not to get the vaccine eve

EDA approves funding for Hedstrom Lumber employee housing project

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority -- the EDA -- met on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and as it often is, housing was a major topic on the agenda.

A Cook County resident is arrested near the Line 3 oil pipeline Jan. 18. Submitted photo

Cook County resident arrested after protesting Line 3 oil pipeline

Joe Friedrichs-

A Cook County resident was arrested this week for trespassing and obstructing the legal process at the site of the Line 3 oil pipeline project in northern Minnesota.

The space formerly occupied by Great Gifts is being readied for an expansion of Clearview General Store. Submitted photo

Changes coming to Clearview in "downtown Lutsen"

Rhonda Silence-

Changes are coming to the “Clearview Mall,” home to the Lutsen Post Office, Clearview General Store, Fika Coffee, and the quilt shop 47 Degrees.

Two candidates are running for District 1 commissioner: Paula Marie Powell and Bob Svaelson. WTIP file photos

County board will hold special meeting Feb. 11 to swear in new District 1 commissioner

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Feb. 11 to swear in the new commissioner elected to represent District 1 on the county board.

Public health supervisor shares update on vaccine distribution in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

There was one additional case of COVID-19 reported in Cook County over the weekend, bringing the total to 114 since the start of the pandemic.

WTIP volunteer Tyler Howell sharing music from his home, now Cutface Studios. WTIP file photo

Revisiting Martin Luther King Jr. Day memories with Tyler Howell

Rhonda Silence-

Monday, January 18 is the day designated to honor and remember Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. This day of remembrance for Dr.

Pincushion Mountain Trails - map image courtesy of North Superior Ski and Run Club

Grand Marais man recounts dog-wolf encounter on Pincushion Mountain trail

Rhonda Silence-

When WTIP reporter Rhonda Silence checked in with Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux for an update on city activities, she heard some disturbing news not related to the city, but instead to